Table 1 Models of treatment decision making.
Paternalistic model | Shared decision making model | Informed (patient) model | |
|---|---|---|---|
Information transfer | One-way (doctor to patient) transfer of minimum medical information necessary for informed consent | Two way: doctor provides all medical information needed for decision making. Patient provides information about preferences | One way (doctor to patient) transfer of all medical information needed for decision making |
Deliberation | Doctor alone, or with other doctors | Doctor and patient (possibly with others) | Patient (possibly with others) |
Decision about implementing treatment | Doctor | Doctor and patient | Patient |